Best Bargain Cigars of 2010

Everyone appreciates a bargain, especially today. Cigarmakers from around the world are striving to release cigars with good quality as well as reasonable price tags.

If a cigar scores 88 points or more and has a suggested retail price of $6 or less, we call it a Best Buy. Some are made by familiar names such as Arturo Fuente, C.A.O., La Gloria Cubana, Oliva, Padrón and Rocky Patel.

I am amazed that there is not one Perdomo or more Casa Magnas on this list. I agree very much with the CAO La Traviata's. I work at a Cigar lounge in Denver, CO and Casa Magnas are the best selling Cigar by far out of our humidor.

Matthew Ward January 7, 2011 2:54pm ET

I have never seen Nat Sherman listed anyplace in these articles?
They are a great smoke, always consistant even and a sweet finish.
Smoke and be well.

Andy EmrichHuntley, IL, January 8, 2011 12:34pm ET

If CA recognizes on line buys then Cuba Libre would make this list every year. 89/90 rating and a great great value from Nestor Plasencia.

I agree with Matthew regarding the Nat Sherman. A list of bargain cigars is not complete without at least one Nat Sherman.

Jeff RuedySparta, WI, USA, May 16, 2011 11:33pm ET

make that 3 people in favor of the perdomos....nothing wrong with fuente curlyheads for $3.50 either.

Josef EngleHampton, VA, United States, June 25, 2011 1:06am ET

For my Money the Padilla is a Gr8 Bargain smoke especially the Fumas ! I do one or two daily LOL

peace through superior cigars!

Mark CederbergGurnee, IL, USA, June 30, 2011 10:01am ET

My local tobacconist, Sam at Grayslake Tobacco, knows my preference for strong full-bodied, rich cigars. He suggested Vallejuelo. I was hesitant, but his suggestions have often proven to be right on. Well...he was right again! Vallejuelo looks like a Cuban-made cigar with the 3-seam cap and all. It also smoked like a Cuban! I've had Cuban Hoyos and Partagas this year and Vallejuelo was as good or better. Some of you won't believe me, so I suggest you try one for yourself and then provide your feedback here. Happy smoking and thanks Sam!

Carl PerezCobleskill, NY, US, July 28, 2011 11:17pm ET

I tried a box of Vallejuelo as suggested by Mark Cederberg in post here. Wonderful cigars! I just got back from Toronto where you can buy the best Cubans for big $$$. I agree with Mark that the Vallejuelos (~$6) were as good or better than the pricey Cubans (e.g. Montecristo #2, Bolivar Fino, Partagas, etc.)...they were all about $30 US. I think I found a new favorite cigar at a great price. I purchased box of 20 Vallejuelo Gran Toro for $108 with free shipping at factorydirectcigars.com. Do yourself a favor and try them!

Brian SpenceStrongsville, Ohio, USA, October 5, 2011 7:45pm ET

Cuba Aliados Toro in maduro at about $2 and change is my favorite bargain cigar. Get them regularly from CI.

No way the El Rey Del Mundo brand is not on EVERY persons list of go to,downright cheap every day cigars...I would put this cigar up against anything at even 3 x the price...I have smoked a ton of these and will boldly state that you could offer this cigar to anyone, and not feel embarrassed or ashamed...
In fact, I will often remove the labels, so as to not have the smoker distracted...Try it and you will be amazed at the favorable responses that almost everyone will confirm that they have a top quality product in their hands...Cheers...The Boston Bill Collector